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Leaner Ollie Robinson makes case for England Test team as Craig Overton also impresses in England Lions match

Watching the Lions take on the tourists at Canterbury, England coach Brendon McCullum was treated to impressive performances from the returning Ollie Robinson and Craig Overton, who is also in the squad for next week’s first Test against South Africa.

Evening Standard

‘A legend’: cricket mourns death of ex-umpire Rudi Koertzen in car crash

The cricket world has been paying tribute to Rudi Koerzten, the South African umpire, after he died in a car crash aged 73

The Guardian - UK

US Secretary of State Blinken visits DRC, Rwanda amid tensions over M23 rebels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the second leg of his three-nation African tour that began in South Africa at the weekend, and is due to wrap in Rwanda.

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Rudi Koertzen: Tributes pour in for former umpire following death aged 73

The respected official, who took charge of more than 100 Test matches, was involved in a road traffic collision in his native South Africa

The Independent UK

British mother-of-four killed ‘in shooting accident’ on South African holiday

Fatima Issa’s brother has paid tribute to his loved one after sudden death overseas

The Independent UK

South Africa pay tribute to Rudi Koertzen after legendary umpire dies in car accident

Legendary umpire Rudi Koertzen has tragically passed away in a car accident along with three other people, and South Africa are wearing black armbands in his honour

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson given chance to stake claim for England Test return against South Africa in Lions warm-up match

Ollie Robinson has a chance this week to stake a claim for a Test recall midway through a year of frustration when he turns out for England Lions against South Africa.

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Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before embarking on a flight to Congo to continue his three-nation tour of Africa

The Independent UK

Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries is the second in less than 12 months.

The Conversation

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

Los Angeles Times

Blinken makes case for democracy at start of sub-Saharan Africa tour

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

The Guardian - UK

Sam Billings aiming to use England Lions game to push for Test recall

The wicketkeeper will captain the side for the tour match against South Africa

The Independent UK

Blinken says allowing Russia to bully Ukraine would mean 'open season' worldwide

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that if Russia were allowed to bully Ukraine, to invade and take territory without being opposed, then it would be "open season" around the world.

Reuters

Lilian Ngoyi: an heroic South African woman whose story hasn't been fully told

Despite her key role in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, details about Lilian Ngoyi’s life remain sparse. The short paragraphs on her legacy repeat a few well-worn phrases. South Africa’s “mother of the black resistance”, a widow and rumoured lover of Nelson Mandela, and the first woman member…

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Blinken says expects Kenyan elections to progress peacefully

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that everyone was watching to see Kenya's elections due on Tuesday to progress peacefully, freely and fairly, during his visit to South Africa.

The Independent UK

US Secretary of State Blinken sees South African counterpart

South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the adverse effects of the conflict on African countries are expected to feature in a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor on Monday

The Independent UK

England win Commonwealth hockey bronze after fighting back to beat South Africa

Forward Phil Roper’s double took his tournament tally to six.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as All Blacks announcement imminent and English star explains devastating diagnosis

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday, 8 August

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It’s life-changing – Ashleigh Buhai savours AIG Women’s Open victory

The South African claimed a nerve-wracking win at Muirfield on the fourth extra hole.

AAP

Fallout swells from fresh All Blacks loss

New Zealand Rugby may move on under-fire coach Ian Foster if the All Blacks lose this weekend to South Africa.

The Independent UK

‘It’s life-changing:’ Ashleigh Buhai savours dramatic Women’s Open victory

The South African claimed a nerve-wracking win at Muirfield on the fourth extra hole

The Independent UK

Ashleigh Buhai wins AIG Women’s Open after dramatic finish at Muirfield

The South African overcame In Gee Chun at the fourth extra hole.

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Indian men beat South Africa 3-2 to enter hockey final

India will play the winner of the second semi-final between Australia and England in the final

The Times of India

Mighty Australia stand in between Indian men's hockey team and elusive CWG gold

BIRMINGHAM: History beckons the Indian men's hockey team as it looks to end Australia's dominance in the Commonwealth Games by securing a maiden gold in the quadrennial showpiece on Monday.

Golf Monthly

Ashleigh Buhai Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The South African Pro Golfer

Get to know the South African, Ashleigh Buhai, a little bit better with these facts about her life and career so far

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